New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist makes a save against Philadelphia Flyers right wing Wayne Simmonds. The Flyers beat the Rangers 5-2 to send the series to a game seven. Eric Hartline Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) celebrates with goalie Jonathan Quick (32) after the game in game six of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center. Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Kings center Mike Richards (10) and San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (39) fight during the third period in game six of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center. Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Robyn Regehr (44) knocks the puck away from San Jose Sharks left wing Matthew Nieto (83) during the third period in game six of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center. Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild forward Zach Parise (11) celebrates his goal with defenseman Ryan Suter (20) during the first period against the Colorado Avalanche in game six of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center. Brace Hemmelgarn, USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild forward Nino Niederreiter (22) hits Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon (29) during the second period in game six of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center. Brace Hemmelgarn Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene (9) and forward Ryan O'Reilly (90) celebrate a goal scored by defenseman Nick Holden (2) during the second period against the Minnesota Wild in game six of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center. Brace Hemmelgarn Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Blackhawks left wing Patrick Sharp, center, celebrates his goal with Ben Smith, left, and Patrick Kane during the third period in Game 6 at the United Center. Chicago won 5-1 to take the series. Dennis Wierzbicki, USA TODAY Sports

Blues goalie Ryan Miller makes a save in front of Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews during the third period of Game 6 at the United Center. Chicago won 5-1 to take the series. Dennis Wierzbicki, USA TODAY Sports

New York Rangers center Dominic Moore celebrates his goal in the second period of Game 5 against the Philadelphia Flyers. He had a goal and an assist in the Rangers' 4-2 victory. John Geliebter, USA TODAY Sports

New York Rangers right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) checks Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Hal Gill, 39, who was making his first appearance in the 2014 postseason. Gill played a little more than 12 minutes and a minus 2. John Geliebter, USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux celebrates his first goal of the playoffs during the third period. It pulled the Flyers to within 3-2, but the Rangers got an empty-netter and a 3-2 series lead. John Geliebter, USA TODAY Sports

Members of the Colorado Avalanche celebrate after forward Nathan MacKinnon (29) scored the game winning goal during the overtime period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild at Pepsi Center. The Avalanche won 4-3 in overtime. Chris Humphreys, USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny (26) celebrates after forward Nathan MacKinnon (not pictured) scored the game winning goal during the overtime period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild at Pepsi Center. The Avalanche won 4-3 in overtime. Chris Humphreys, USA TODAY Sports

Members of the Minnesota Wild celebrate after a goal by left wing Matt Moulson (26) during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center. Chris Humphreys, USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin (6) hits San Jose Sharks right wing Brent Burns (88) during the first period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center at San Jose. Cary Edmondson, USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Kings center Jarret Stoll (28) attempts to gain control of the puck between San Jose Sharks defenseman Scott Hannan (27) and goalie Alex Stalock (32) during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center at San Jose. Cary Edmondson, USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Kings center Tyler Toffoli (73) reacts after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center at San Jose. Cary Edmondson, USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) and left wing Chris Kunitz (right) react to a goal by Kunitz against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center. Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) and center Ryan Johansen (19) celebrate a goal by Jenner against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center. Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY Sport

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz (14) is congratulated by defenseman Paul Martin (7) and center Evgeni Malkin (right) after Kunitz scored a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center. Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY Sport

St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) looks to pass as Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Sheldon Brookbank (17) pressures during the third period in game five of the first round. Scott Rovak, USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ben Smith (28) and St. Louis Blues defenseman Jordan Leopold (33) battle for the puck during the third period in game five of the first round. Scott Rovak, USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) shoots and scores the game winning goal against St. Louis Blues goalie Ryan Miller (39) during overtime in game five of the first round. Scott Rovak, USA TODAY Sports

Bruins wing Jarome Iginla (12) celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime of Game 4 against the Red Wings in Detroit. Iginla's tally gave Boston a 3-2 win and a 3-1 series lead. Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (second from right) celebrates with teammates Johnny Oduya (27) , Jonathan Toews (19) and Patrick Sharp (10) after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the second period in game four. Jerry Lai, USA TODAY Sports

Anaheim Ducks right wing Kyle Palmieri (21) tries to redirect the puck past Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) during the second period in game four of the first round. Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) misses a chance to score a goal in the second period of game four against Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Anders Lindback. Jean-Yves Ahern, USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ben Smith (28) is knocked to the ice by St. Louis Blues defenseman Jordan Leopold (33) as goalie Ryan Miller (39) is nearby during the second period. David Banks, USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets center Brandon Dubinsky (17) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) chase after a loose puck during the first period in game three of the first round. Russell LaBounty, USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) grabs a rebound from a Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) save during the first period in game three of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Russell LaBounty, USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty (67) battles for the puck with Tampa Bay Lightning forward Tom Pyatt (11) during the third period in game three of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Eric Bolte, USA TODAY Sports